• Jun 09, 2025
• Case Studies

1-Ton Mobile Jib Crane for a Hardware Store in Cambodia

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A growing hardware store in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, supplies construction materials, power tools, and industrial equipment to local contractors and builders. The store's product range includes cement mixers, rebar, and steel pipes, all of which require safe and rapid lifting equipment.

Their Needs

The store's management sought an on-site lifting solution that could:

• Handle loads up to 1 ton repeatedly per shift
• Operate in narrow aisles and constrained floor space
• Provide quick repositioning between loading, inventory, and assembly areas
• Integrate with existing manual and powered trolleys

They needed a solution that fit small-scale retail operations but could scale for increasing throughput.

Customer Challenges

1. Handling Heavy Loads Manually

Before adopting the jib crane, workers lifted heavy items by hand or used forklifts in tight aisles. Manual lifting poses high injury risk. In the retail sector, 36% of work-related missed-work injuries involve shoulder and back strains from overexertion and cumulative trauma.

2. Limited Operational Flexibility

Traditional overhead cranes are fixed, while forklifts require wide lanes. The store’s narrow layout prevented large machinery. As a result, material handling slowed during peak hours. Frequent forklift repositioning added 15–20 minutes of idle time per loading cycle.

Tailored Crane Design

Design Specifications

Yuantai Crane designed a 1-ton mobile jib crane with:

• Maximum load capacity: 1,000 kg
• Boom reach: 3 m radius for aisle coverage
• Rotation: 360° free-swing for precise load placement
• Travel: Lockable casters for secure positioning
• Power: 380 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz supply compatible with local grid

This configuration supports common hardware store tasks such as loading cement sacks, tool sets, and small machinery.

Safety Features

1. Overload Protection

An electronic sensor cuts power when load exceeds 110% capacity. This prevents structural damage and load drops.

2. Emergency Stop

Red push-button stops hoist motor instantly. It meets ISO 13850 safety standards for machinery stop functions.

3. Safety Locks

Manual locking pins secure boom rotation during maintenance. Lock pins comply with BS EN 12357 for lifting appliance safety.

Diverse Task Handling

The crane handled a variety of tasks across the store:

• Loading and unloading: Cement bags onto delivery trucks
• Stock replenishment: Steel beams moved from ground pallets to shelves
• Assembly assistance: Lifting motor casings for pre-sale setup

Ergonomic jib cranes reduce musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk by minimizing manual lifting. One study found mechanically assisted lifting cut MSD incidents by 35% in small plants.

Product Advantages

• Versatile Mobility: Easy to reposition across tight aisles without track installation.
• Quick Setup: Ready-to-use out of the box with minimal assembly.
• Reduced Injury Rates: Lowers shoulder/back injuries, which account for over 500,000 MSD cases in the U.S. annually.
• Low Maintenance: Sealed bearings and self-lubricating gearboxes reduce downtime.
• Scalable Productivity: Enables one operator to handle up to 50 lifts per day, boosting throughput by 25% compared to manual methods.

Extended Applications

• Small Manufacturing Plants: Assembly of metal parts, injectors, and sub-assemblies.
• Automotive Garages: Lifting engines and transmissions during repair.
• Laboratories and Research Facilities: Handling test rigs and heavy instruments.
• Shipyards and Dry Docks (Light-Duty): Moving small ship components for maintenance.
• Event Production: Staging lighting and audio equipment for concerts.

In each environment, the crane's compact footprint and mobility drive efficiency.

Conclusion

The 1-ton mobile jib crane delivered to the Cambodian hardware store met critical requirements for load capacity, flexibility, and safety. By replacing manual lifting and forklift maneuvers, it reduced injury risk and streamlined material flow. With a robust safety package and simple controls, it fits small retail operations and broader light-industry settings.